XR UK and October Rebellion Survey

This survey will take 5 minutes

"We value reflection and learning" is one of the 10 Principles & Values of Extinction Rebellion UK.

The main aim of this survey is to find out what motivates people's participation in XR UK and what factors make participation harder, thinking in particular about before and during October's International Rebellion in London.

Please note this survey is completely anonymous.

We hope you find answering this survey interesting; we certainly appreciate your time in filling it out.

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* 1. What was your involvement with XR UK before early September (i.e. before planning for the October Rebellion)

I hadn’t done anything with XR

I'd been to a few meetings / events (online or offline)

I had some involvement with an XR group at a local, regional or national level

I'd helped out regularly

I spent most of my available time on XR before September

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* 2. Which of the following describes your level of involvement in the October Rebellion in London?
(Please tick all that apply)

Pro-actively helped with organising the October Rebellion BEFORE it started

Pro-actively organised and/or helped DURING the October Rebellion

Took part in actions which had a risk of arrest e.g. sitting down in roads

Attended the October Rebellion in London as an observer/supporter

I could not attend in London but pro-actively carried out activities elsewhere and / or online

Not directly involved in the October Rebellion

Didn't want to be involved

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* 3. What prevented or reduced your participation in the October Rebellion?
(Please tick all that apply - or tick the 'no issues' or 'no intention' box)

Didn’t know how to get involved

Didn't understand the aims and strategy of the October Rebellion

Didn't hear about actions in time to be able to attend them

Unable to take time off work/college/school

Other activist / volunteer commitments

Childcare commitments

Other caring or similar commitments

Couldn’t afford financially to take time off work

Couldn’t afford financially the travel and/or accommodation expenses

Didn’t have a place to stay / equipment to camp in London

Changing circumstances (e.g. site loss) led to my role becoming less relevant during the October Rebellion

The weather was too bad

I had no issues with contributing how I wanted to

I had no intention to contribute to the October Rebellion

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the communication, planning, aims and tactics of the October Rebellion in London?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither	Agree	Strongly agree	Don't know / not applicable
I was easily able to find the information I needed about how to get involved	I was easily able to find the information I needed about how to get involved Strongly disagree	I was easily able to find the information I needed about how to get involved Disagree	I was easily able to find the information I needed about how to get involved Neither	I was easily able to find the information I needed about how to get involved Agree	I was easily able to find the information I needed about how to get involved Strongly agree	I was easily able to find the information I needed about how to get involved Don't know / not applicable
I felt able to input into the planning at some level (either locally, regionally, and/or nationally)	I felt able to input into the planning at some level (either locally, regionally, and/or nationally) Strongly disagree	I felt able to input into the planning at some level (either locally, regionally, and/or nationally) Disagree	I felt able to input into the planning at some level (either locally, regionally, and/or nationally) Neither	I felt able to input into the planning at some level (either locally, regionally, and/or nationally) Agree	I felt able to input into the planning at some level (either locally, regionally, and/or nationally) Strongly agree	I felt able to input into the planning at some level (either locally, regionally, and/or nationally) Don't know / not applicable
I supported the aims and strategy of the October Rebellion in London	I supported the aims and strategy of the October Rebellion in London Strongly disagree	I supported the aims and strategy of the October Rebellion in London Disagree	I supported the aims and strategy of the October Rebellion in London Neither	I supported the aims and strategy of the October Rebellion in London Agree	I supported the aims and strategy of the October Rebellion in London Strongly agree	I supported the aims and strategy of the October Rebellion in London Don't know / not applicable
I was comfortable with the tactics and actions that were delivered	I was comfortable with the tactics and actions that were delivered Strongly disagree	I was comfortable with the tactics and actions that were delivered Disagree	I was comfortable with the tactics and actions that were delivered Neither	I was comfortable with the tactics and actions that were delivered Agree	I was comfortable with the tactics and actions that were delivered Strongly agree	I was comfortable with the tactics and actions that were delivered Don't know / not applicable

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* 5. Do you agree or disagree that the October Rebellion in London…

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither	Agree	Strongly agree	Don't know / not applicable
Positively affected your personal view of XR	Positively affected your personal view of XR Strongly disagree	Positively affected your personal view of XR Disagree	Positively affected your personal view of XR Neither	Positively affected your personal view of XR Agree	Positively affected your personal view of XR Strongly agree	Positively affected your personal view of XR Don't know / not applicable
Increased your personal commitment to XR	Increased your personal commitment to XR Strongly disagree	Increased your personal commitment to XR Disagree	Increased your personal commitment to XR Neither	Increased your personal commitment to XR Agree	Increased your personal commitment to XR Strongly agree	Increased your personal commitment to XR Don't know / not applicable
Positively affected the view of XR among the general public	Positively affected the view of XR among the general public Strongly disagree	Positively affected the view of XR among the general public Disagree	Positively affected the view of XR among the general public Neither	Positively affected the view of XR among the general public Agree	Positively affected the view of XR among the general public Strongly agree	Positively affected the view of XR among the general public Don't know / not applicable
Increased awareness of the climate and ecological emergency among the general public	Increased awareness of the climate and ecological emergency among the general public Strongly disagree	Increased awareness of the climate and ecological emergency among the general public Disagree	Increased awareness of the climate and ecological emergency among the general public Neither	Increased awareness of the climate and ecological emergency among the general public Agree	Increased awareness of the climate and ecological emergency among the general public Strongly agree	Increased awareness of the climate and ecological emergency among the general public Don't know / not applicable

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* 6. From your own personal experience, do you agree or disagree with the following statements about being part of XR?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither	Agree	Strongly agree	N/A
In my experience, XR is an inclusive community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education etc.	In my experience, XR is an inclusive community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education etc. Strongly disagree	In my experience, XR is an inclusive community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education etc. Disagree	In my experience, XR is an inclusive community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education etc. Neither	In my experience, XR is an inclusive community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education etc. Agree	In my experience, XR is an inclusive community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education etc. Strongly agree	In my experience, XR is an inclusive community regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education etc. N/A
I feel comfortable in the XR community	I feel comfortable in the XR community Strongly disagree	I feel comfortable in the XR community Disagree	I feel comfortable in the XR community Neither	I feel comfortable in the XR community Agree	I feel comfortable in the XR community Strongly agree	I feel comfortable in the XR community N/A
I am open about being associated with XR to friends and family	I am open about being associated with XR to friends and family Strongly disagree	I am open about being associated with XR to friends and family Disagree	I am open about being associated with XR to friends and family Neither	I am open about being associated with XR to friends and family Agree	I am open about being associated with XR to friends and family Strongly agree	I am open about being associated with XR to friends and family N/A
I am open about being associated with XR to employers	I am open about being associated with XR to employers Strongly disagree	I am open about being associated with XR to employers Disagree	I am open about being associated with XR to employers Neither	I am open about being associated with XR to employers Agree	I am open about being associated with XR to employers Strongly agree	I am open about being associated with XR to employers N/A

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* 7. XR undertakes a range of activities, with different levels of impact intended

How likely would you be to take part in the following types of actions/events in the future?

(PLEASE NOTE: the scale is different to the previous questions)

	Definitely not take part	Probably not take part	Not sure	Probably will take part	Definitely will take part	Not applicable
Supporting XR online e.g. sharing & re-posting on social media	Supporting XR online e.g. sharing & re-posting on social media Definitely not take part	Supporting XR online e.g. sharing & re-posting on social media Probably not take part	Supporting XR online e.g. sharing & re-posting on social media Not sure	Supporting XR online e.g. sharing & re-posting on social media Probably will take part	Supporting XR online e.g. sharing & re-posting on social media Definitely will take part	Supporting XR online e.g. sharing & re-posting on social media Not applicable
Attending Extinction Rebellion meetings, talks, trainings, etc	Attending Extinction Rebellion meetings, talks, trainings, etc Definitely not take part	Attending Extinction Rebellion meetings, talks, trainings, etc Probably not take part	Attending Extinction Rebellion meetings, talks, trainings, etc Not sure	Attending Extinction Rebellion meetings, talks, trainings, etc Probably will take part	Attending Extinction Rebellion meetings, talks, trainings, etc Definitely will take part	Attending Extinction Rebellion meetings, talks, trainings, etc Not applicable
Traditional protests, e.g. marches	Traditional protests, e.g. marches Definitely not take part	Traditional protests, e.g. marches Probably not take part	Traditional protests, e.g. marches Not sure	Traditional protests, e.g. marches Probably will take part	Traditional protests, e.g. marches Definitely will take part	Traditional protests, e.g. marches Not applicable
Obstructive protests that can result in participants being moved on, with possibility of arrest	Obstructive protests that can result in participants being moved on, with possibility of arrest Definitely not take part	Obstructive protests that can result in participants being moved on, with possibility of arrest Probably not take part	Obstructive protests that can result in participants being moved on, with possibility of arrest Not sure	Obstructive protests that can result in participants being moved on, with possibility of arrest Probably will take part	Obstructive protests that can result in participants being moved on, with possibility of arrest Definitely will take part	Obstructive protests that can result in participants being moved on, with possibility of arrest Not applicable
Disturbance events with high national media profile and a very high chance of arrest	Disturbance events with high national media profile and a very high chance of arrest Definitely not take part	Disturbance events with high national media profile and a very high chance of arrest Probably not take part	Disturbance events with high national media profile and a very high chance of arrest Not sure	Disturbance events with high national media profile and a very high chance of arrest Probably will take part	Disturbance events with high national media profile and a very high chance of arrest Definitely will take part	Disturbance events with high national media profile and a very high chance of arrest Not applicable

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* 8. What one thing would make you get more involved in XR UK?

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* 9. I live in
PLEASE NOTE: All the following questions are optional.
Skip a question if you prefer not to answer one or more of them

UK - East England

UK - London

UK - Midlands

UK - North

UK - Northern Ireland

UK - Scotland

UK - South East & South Coast

UK - South West

UK - Wales

Europe

Outside Europe

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* 10. I spend most of my time as a...

Student

Employee in technical / practical / wage-based profession

Employee in managerial / administrative / salary-based profession

Freelancer / Consultant

Carer / parent

Retired / Pensioner

Searching for work

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which race/ethnicity best describes you?

White/White British

White/Non British

Black/African/Caribbean/Black British

Asian/Asian British

Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups

Another race or ethnicity (please specify in box)

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* 12. Do you have any specific access or support needs?

Yes

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* 13. How do you identify?

Male

Female

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What is your age?

17 or younger

18-20

21-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70 or older

XR UK and October Rebellion Survey

This survey will take 5 minutes

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* 1. What was your involvement with XR UK before early September (i.e. before planning for the October Rebellion)

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* 2. Which of the following describes your level of involvement in the October Rebellion in London? (Please tick all that apply)

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* 3. What prevented or reduced your participation in the October Rebellion?(Please tick all that apply - or tick the 'no issues' or 'no intention' box)

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* 4. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the communication, planning, aims and tactics of the October Rebellion in London?

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* 5. Do you agree or disagree that the October Rebellion in London…

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* 6. From your own personal experience, do you agree or disagree with the following statements about being part of XR?

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* 7. XR undertakes a range of activities, with different levels of impact intendedHow likely would you be to take part in the following types of actions/events in the future?(PLEASE NOTE: the scale is different to the previous questions)

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* 8. What one thing would make you get more involved in XR UK?

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* 9. I live inPLEASE NOTE: All the following questions are optional.Skip a question if you prefer not to answer one or more of them

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* 10. I spend most of my time as a...

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* 11. Which race/ethnicity best describes you?

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* 12. Do you have any specific access or support needs?

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* 13. How do you identify?

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* 14. What is your age?

* 2. Which of the following describes your level of involvement in the October Rebellion in London?
(Please tick all that apply)

* 3. What prevented or reduced your participation in the October Rebellion?
(Please tick all that apply - or tick the 'no issues' or 'no intention' box)

* 7. XR undertakes a range of activities, with different levels of impact intended

How likely would you be to take part in the following types of actions/events in the future?

(PLEASE NOTE: the scale is different to the previous questions)

* 9. I live in
PLEASE NOTE: All the following questions are optional.
Skip a question if you prefer not to answer one or more of them